🔗 Share this article Joseph Parker Faces Potential Disqualification After Failed Drugs Test Joseph Parker tested positive during a anti-doping examination carried out on the day he faced 11th-round loss against British heavyweight Fabio Wardley. The Fight Plus the Consequences Wardley and Joseph Parker were part of a pulsating contest in London last October to establish who would become WBO mandatory challenger against reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk. Joseph Parker was previously the leading contender to meet Oleksandr Usyk subsequent to putting together an impressive six wins in a row, however risked his contender position in jeopardy in the UK and experienced an 11th-round defeat. Positive Test Plus Implications An ordinary examination conducted on Parker by Vada the day of the match came back positive and leaves the veteran boxer facing a challenge to demonstrate his cleanliness. The boxer's representatives released a communique declaring: "The anti-doping body notified all required parties about Parker returned an adverse finding after an anti-doping test carried out on the 25th October. During the ongoing inquiry, no more comments are planned at this time." Boxing Journey Joseph Parker earned the title of world champion in 2016 before he surrendered his championship belt via unanimous decision versus British star Joshua in Cardiff two years later. The fighter has been a regular competitor on British soil since then, competing in eight bouts overall on UK territory and transferring to the Irish capital for preparation under esteemed mentor former champion Lee during this period. Current Situation Under the tutelage of Lee, the boxer recovered from the 2022 setback to Joe Joyce to chalk up several successes which put him front of the queue to meet Usyk prior to he suffered defeat against Wardley. Subsequent to Parker's sample showed a positive test when he fought Wardley, allegedly for cocaine, an investigation about the test outcome has commenced. Parker failed a drug test for a prohibited substance. The test was administered by Vada on the fight day. Joseph Parker could receive disciplinary action from the sport. Queensberry has issued a comment addressing the positive test. An investigation has been underway regarding the case.